Rising fuel prices push gig workers towards fixed-pay, lower-cost jobsGig workers are now more selective about jobs due to rising operating costs. Many are shifting to roles offering predictable earnings or lo...
30 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Automakers widen powertrain bets as petrol dominance weakensIndian automakers are expanding powertrain options as petrol's market share declines. New models offer electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Delhi court takes cognisance of NIA chargesheet in Red Fort blast caseA Delhi court has taken cognisance of the NIA's extensive chargesheet. This chargesheet details the Red Fort blast which killed eleven peop...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10, as govt debates lower-blend option for older vehiclesBharat Petroleum Corp Ltd has clarified that there are no plans to switch from E20 petrol to E10 fuel. Discussions are currently taking pla...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Sunny side down? Egg prices rise on ethanol pushRising diversion of maize to ethanol production has significantly increased poultry feed costs, leading to a 35-40% surge in egg prices ove...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
BMW has a new luxury car customer in India: CEO Hardeep Singh Brar reveals who is giving BMW an edge over other German rivalsIn an interview with ET Online, BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar discussed the changing luxury car market, the growing ...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Government tightens ethanol blend rules for OMCsThe government is contemplating the enforcement of mandatory chloride contamination limits for E20 petrol. Automakers have expressed worrie...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Ethanol is not the whole story behind India’s sugar price surgeSugar prices have significantly increased due to production shortfalls and rising demand. Government data shows a substantial decline in ex...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
No ethanol link, decline in sugarcane production and stockpiling driving up sugar price: ExpertsSugar prices have surged to ₹75-80 per kg in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid falling sugarcane production and heavy stockpiling by traders. ...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
'The fight is against BJP': Akhilesh Yadav says SP won't break alliancesSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav affirmed his party's commitment to existing alliances. He accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Kharge questions government over sugar shortage, price rise and ethanol policyCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the government's sugar policies. He highlighted low sugar stocks and increased prices impa...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Ethanol diversion not the reason behind sugar price rise, says govtSugar prices rose from ₹48.18 per kg on July 20 to ₹55.70 per kg on August 20, but the government said the increase was not due to diversio...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to countryCongress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Akhilesh Yadav attacks Centre over E20 petrol, cites CEA's reported backing for E10Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government's stance on E20 petrol. He cited an economic adviser's reported concerns about p...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
India should bring back fuel with lower blend of ethanol, chief economic adviser saysCEA suggests offering a lower ethanol fuel blend. This move aims to address widespread consumer anger over the E20 fuel policy. Many car ow...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
E20 petrol not sole reason for lower mileage, Centre saysThe government clarified that vehicle mileage depends on many factors, not just fuel. Extensive testing confirms E20 petrol meets quality s...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST